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A FINE SPINACH-GREEN JADE CENSER AND COVER
Qing dynasty
The censer of compressed globular form, the shoulder flanked by two
curve handles, the body carved in relief with taotie band separated
by raised flanges, the domed cover reticulated with scroll pattern and
surmounted by a finial in the form of a dragon; the matrix a dark green
color with black inclusions.
5in (12.7cm) high (2).

$3,000 - 5,000
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A JADE CARVING OF SHOULAO AND DEER
18th/19th century
The bearded figure with characteristic protruding forehead and long
beard and in flowing robes, one hand holding a scepter suspending
a double gourd, the other hand holding a peach, terminating in a
recumbent deer perched by the feet,the stone a pale celadon hue with
russet veins on the reverse.
3 1/2in (8.9cm) high
$3,000 - 5,000
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TWO MING STYLE WHITE JADE FIGURAL CARVINGS
The first a boy dressed in robes kneeling and petting a bird whilst a
badger sits atop his shoulder, the stone an even white hue; the second
a standing figure with carefully incised hair flowing down the back, one
hand clutching a ball and the other holding a lotus spray, the stone an
even pale hue. 2 5/8in (2.6cm) height of second (2).
$3,000 - 4,000
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